Distant Worlds II: more music from FINAL FANTASY

Recorded in late January, 2010 by Arnie Roth and the Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra and Elmhurst College Concert Choir. For the first time on any recording, Distant Worlds welcomes Earthbound Papas, featuring Nobuo Uematsu on organ.

We also welcome back vocal soloist Susan Calloway, Laura Stephenson on harp, Per Skareng on guitar, and Oskar Ekburg on the Stockholm Concert Hall Pipe Organ (Grönlund 1982). The album was recorded on location in the Stockholm Konserthuset (Sweden) & in Elmhurst College (IL, USA) Hammerschmidt Chapel in high resolution at 88.2khz/24bit.

DIGITAL ALBUM

Immediate download of 13-track album in your choice of standard 320k mp3 and AAC, or HD 24bit/88.2k FLAC, ALAC, or any other format you desire. Full album purchase includes a 12-page pdf booklet with liner notes, session photos, lyrics, and more.

Distant Worlds III: more music from FINAL FANTASY

This is the third album of FINAL FANTASY music by the internationally-acclaimed orchestra tour, under the direction of GRAMMY Award-winning music director Arnie Roth.

The new release boasts a rich and varied repertoire of favorites and surprises, developed by the minds of Nobuo Uematsu, game developers SQUARE ENIX and the Distant Worlds production. Performed by the Distant Worlds Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorus, recorded in November 2014 at the famed Dvořák Hall of the Rudolfinum in Prague (Czech Republic) and AWR Music Studio in Chicago (USA) and featuring the remarkable singing talents of Distant Worlds favorite, Susan Calloway, Distant Worlds III is recorded in high resolution at 88.2khz/24bit.

DIGITAL ALBUM

Immediate download of 13-track album in your choice of standard 320k mp3 and AAC, or HD 24bit/88.2k FLAC, ALAC, or any other format you desire. Full album purchase includes a 12-page pdf booklet with liner notes, session photos, lyrics, and more.

Distant Worlds IV: more music from FINAL FANTASY

This fourth album boasts one of the strongest track lists of any of our recordings, with brilliant new classics from the latest game release FINAL FANTASY XV: APOCALYPSIS NOCTIS and Somnus, new orchestral arrangements from FINAL FANTASY VII: Cosmo Canyon and JENOVA COMPLETE, FINAL FANTASY VIII: The Oath and FINAL FANTASY IX: Festival of the Hunt, and Nobuo Uematsu’s FINAL FANTASY XIV: Dragonsong featuring the inimitable voice of Susan Calloway.

Recorded in March 2017 at the famed Dvořák Hall of the Rudolfinum in Prague (Czech Republic) and at AWR Music Studio in Chicago (USA), the Distant Worlds Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorus, under the direction of GRAMMY Award-winning conductor Arnie Roth, delivers the precision and richness that are the hallmark of this monumental series of recordings.

Distant Worlds IV is recorded in high resolution at 88.2khz/24bit.

Distant Worlds V: more music from FINAL FANTASY

Following up the incredible first four recordings of the series, AWR Music Productions and SQUARE ENIX are proud to present Distant Worlds V: more music from FINAL FANTASY, the latest example of the pinnacle of orchestral excellence in game music.

Distant Worlds V contains new arrangements of irreplaceable classics including Nobuo Uematsu’s expanded version of FINAL FANTASY VI: Opera “Maria and Draco,” with Associate Music Director Eric Roth as narrator, and exciting new additions to the repertoire like FINAL FANTASY XIV: HEAVENSWARD and FINAL FANTASY XV: Ignis and Raves. Distant Worlds V also features soloists Nobuo Uematsu on organ and Arnie Roth on violin in FINAL FANTASY VI: Dark World.

Recorded in March 2019 at the famed Dvořák Hall of the Rudolfinum in Prague (Czech Republic) and at AWR Music Studio in Chicago (USA), the Distant Worlds Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorus, under the direction of GRAMMY Award-winning conductor Arnie Roth, delivers the precision and richness that are hallmarks of this monumental series of recordings. Distant Worlds V is recorded in high resolution at 88.2khz/24bit.

Distant Worlds & A New World Collections: music from FINAL FANTASY VII

This brand new compilation contains every musical moment, battle medley, and character theme from FINAL FANTASY VII ever released by Distant Worlds and A New World. Relive your favorite musical memories with this special collection featuring the renowned Royal Stockholm Philharmonic, the Distant Worlds Philharmonic, the New World Players, and Benyamin Nuss – a unique celebration of the original FINAL FANTASY VII!

Distant Worlds & A New World Collections: music from FINAL FANTASY VIII

This newly remastered collection features every song from FINAL FANTASY VIII that Distant Worlds and A New World have recorded to date. And only available on this album: an exclusive, brand-new recording of Nobuo Uematsu’s “Eyes On Me,” featuring vocalist Susan Calloway. Relive your favorite FINAL FANTASY VIII musical moments!

Distant Worlds VI: more music from FINAL FANTASY

SQUARE ENIX and AWR Records are proud to present Distant Worlds VI: more music from FINAL FANTASY, produced and conducted by the legendary GRAMMY-award winning musician Arnie Roth! Most of these tracks were premiered on our monumental FINAL FANTASY 35th Anniversary Distant Worlds: music from FINAL FANTASY Coral and FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE World Tours!

Distant Worlds VI includes the sensational new “FINAL FANTASY I-VI: Battle Medley” featuring fiery arrangements of some of Nobuo Uematsu’s most beloved themes! The album also includes music from the FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE such as Masashi Hamauzu’s lush “Jessie’s Theme,” the anthemic “Stand Up” by Mitsuto Suzuki & Nozomi Toki, and the thunderous reimagining of “Those Chosen By the Planet.” 

We are also presenting music from FINAL FANTASY VII Advent Children for the first time with the choral feature “The Promised Land” and the wistful “Cloud Smiles.” If that’s not enough, original FINAL FANTASY XIV vocalist Susan Calloway sings the timeless “Eyes on Me” from FINAL FANTASY VIII!

This album is not to be missed!